La Plata Electric Association

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Energy sources, costs at issue in LPEA board election

to integrate renewable energy debated

April 15, 2017

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4CORE to offer Nissan Leaf rebate, install two charging stations

to install charging stations

March 24, 2017

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Student project will save money at Durango High School

students’ plan calls for increased illumination, decreased costs at DHS

March 23, 2017

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Tunisian student tackles power and energy in Durango

Exchange student hopes to apply her studies in electricity at home

March 13, 2017

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LPEA announces Unclaimed Capital Credits available to members

notices to be published in local newspapers, posted on LPEA website

March 9, 2017

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Cause of Tuesday’s power outage identified

Malfunctioning arrester explodes when system tested

January 18, 2017

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Widespread power outage scrambles routine for businesses, shoppers

The outage occurred shortly before 3 p.m. It was attributed to equipment failure at a substation in Greenmount Cemetery, said…

January 17, 2017

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Shopping with the common good in mind

Businesses include philanthropy in marketing plans

December 10, 2016

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LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army

La Plata Electric Association will host its Stuff the Kettle Green Chile Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on…

November 30, 2016

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Assistance available for winter heating costs

Low-income households eligible

November 20, 2016

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LPEA to conduct Nov. 1 flyover

inspection to pinpoint maintenance needs

October 31, 2016

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No electric rate hike expected in 2017, LPEA says

Cooperative expanding off-peak hours

October 30, 2016

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LPEA customers to get refunds

Credits will appear in next month’s billing cycle

October 21, 2016

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Wholesale cost increase could bring LPEA rate hike

to discuss fee structures at Oct. 17 meeting

October 4, 2016

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LPEA’s nerve center receives an upgrade

‘Live wall’ allows dispatchers to monitor more aspects of grid

September 30, 2016

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Solar power comes to Southwest Horizons Ranch

barn installation benefits low-income community

September 26, 2016

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About 200 remain in dark in Fort Lewis College area

Skyridge and Hillcrest also affected

September 22, 2016

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LPEA to host free thank-you lunches

du1-i-syn Back Porch BBQ in Durango and Smoken MOES Un-Real BBQ in Pagosa Springs will provide the meals. LPEA Journeyman…

September 12, 2016

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Overnight power outages hit Bayfield, Ignacio

Thunderstorms blamed for downed line

August 22, 2016

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Phone scam targets La Plata Electric Association customers

Resident gets duped out of $1,900

August 18, 2016

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Locked circuit cleared, power back on for 938 in Animas Valley

Power was restored at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to 938 La Plata County Electric Association customers in the Animas Valley north…

July 26, 2016

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La Plata Electric Association considers methane-capture project

Emissions from private company’s wells could generate power

July 21, 2016

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Power restored after outage in Animas Valley

du1-i-syn The outage began at 8:49 a.m. and affected more than 900 customers in the central and northern part of…

July 19, 2016

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LPEA delays controversial waiver vote again

waiting on decision from energy regulatory commission

June 15, 2016